The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

This edition of The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003, w.e.f. 1-7-2005), updated with amendments introduced by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (18 of 2023, dated 11-8-2023, w.e.f. 13-8-2024 vide SO 3453(E), dated 13-8-2024), presents a comprehensive and authoritative text of India’s principal legislation on anti-money laundering. Published as a Bare Act with short comments, it reproduces the law in its exact statutory form for accurate legal reference and examination use.

The book contains the complete and amended text of The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, along with an extensive compilation of allied rules, including the Prevention of Money-laundering (Appeal) Rules, 2005; Rules relating to receipt and management of records; rules governing forwarding of orders and materials to the Adjudicating Authority; rules on provisional attachment, seizure, retention, and confiscation of property; rules concerning search, seizure, and custody of records; adjudicating authority procedure regulations; restoration of confiscated property rules; and other relevant rules and notifications issued under the Act from time to time. It also incorporates important notifications covering transactions by CAs, CSs, and CMAs under the PMLA framework.

Updated for 2026, this edition ensures alignment with the law as currently in force and serves as a reliable resource for law students, advocates, enforcement and compliance professionals, chartered accountants, company secretaries, financial institutions, and corporate compliance officers requiring an accurate and up-to-date reference on India’s anti-money laundering regime.